No. 2 LSU could be without three of its top players Saturday when it hosts No. 23 Auburn.

Defensive backs Tyrann Mathieu and Tharold Simon and running back Spencer Ware have been suspended, multiple news outlets reported, including The Associated Press reported which citedg a person familiar with the decision.

When contacted by USA TODAY, LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette said he "could not confirm or deny" the punishments. He did say the players are involved in an internal matter that is being handled by coach Les Miles. (MORE>>>)